Guide to summer camps

Day camps and other activities for children throughout Central Oregon

General Day Camps

A Child's Garden

Kids learn about a different country each week through games, crafts, baking and language through this Waldorf-inspired preschool and kindergarten program. Ages: 1-6; When: June 1-Aug. 27, two to five days a week, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with extended care option; Where: 2150 N.E. Studio Road, Bend; Cost: Varies; Contact: www.a childsgardenbend.com or 541-617-0434 .

Magic in the Park: This provides children the opportunity to participate in recreational activities at no cost. Drop-in, no registration necessary. This is not a day-care program. Ages: 4-10 (Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult); Cost: Free.

Summer Buddies: Children do arts and crafts, story time, creative cooking, picnics in the park, games and swimming. Ages: 3-5; When: June 28-Aug. 19, 1:30-3:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays; Where: Juniper Swim&Fitness Center; Cost: $96 in district, $130 out of district.

Day Camp: This is a five-day camp at Tumalo State Park with an overnight planned for students in fourth to seventh grade and opportunities for counselors in training. Activities are related to outdoor skills, safety, camp songs, tradition, team building and leadership. Ages: 4-18; When: June 28-July 2; Where: Tumalo State Park; Cost: $65-$110.

Summerkids: This is a summerlong enrichment program. The camp participates in the free summer lunch program, the book buggy visits weekly, and kids take weekly bus trips to the pool. Each week has a new theme with activities based around that theme. Ages: Grades K-6; When: June 21-Sept. 3, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; Where: Summit Park, 2017 N.E. Full Moon Drive, Bend; Cost: Weekly rates are $90 for half day or $155 for full day; daily rate is $40.

Dana's Discovery Kids

Camps are designated to encourage kids to explore, question, investigate and create. Ages: 3-7; When: 9-11:55 a.m., with an extended lunch hour to 1 p.m., June 21-Aug. 30; Where: 777 S.W. Millview Way, Bend; Cost: $25 one day per week up to $110 five days per week; Contact: 541-749-9090.

Camp: For girls new to scouting and an adult to experience what it is like to be a Girl Scout, including games, songs, crafts, snacks and more. Ages: Grades K-3; When and where: June 11 at the Redmond Public Library; June 25 at the Jefferson County Library Annex; July 9 at Crook County Library in Prineville; 9 a.m. to noon; Cost: $15 per girl (includes membership through Sept. 30), free for adults.

Happy Feet: Each session explores a different sport. All classes are parent participatory and all are encouraged to play. Ages: 3-4; When: June 23, July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18, 1-1:45 p.m. Wednesdays; Where: Activity Center, 335 S.E. Jackson St., Redmond; Cost per class: $3 in district, $3.90 out of district.

Toddler Art: Each session is built around art activities. All classes are parent participatory and require an adult. Age: 3-4; When: June 29, July 13, July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24, Tuesdays, 1-1:45 p.m.; Where: Activity Center; Cost per class: $6 in district, $7.80 out of district.

Summer in the Park: This camp focuses on education, outdoors and swimming. Kids will play games, do crafts, swim and more. Activities are built around a new theme each week. Ages: Entering grades K-5; When: June 21-Sept. 3, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; Location: Sam Johnson Park; Cost: Daily, $20 in district, $25 out of district, plus $2 for pool admission; weekly, $70 in district, $80 out of district, plus $5 for pool admission.

River Song School

This new school is offering camps, with different activities each week. Themes include mad scientist, soccer and sports, music and dance, water, art and more. Ages: 30 months-9; When: June 21 through August, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; Where: River Song School, 151 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Road, Bend; Cost: $250 per week, includes snacks; Contact: riversongschool@live.com or www.bendriversongschool.org.

Sisters Park and Recreation District

Adventure day camp: This camp offers students field trips, crafts and special events. Lunch and snacks provided. Ages: Grades 1-6; When: June 21 to Aug. 20, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Where: SPRD Community Center; Cost: Weekly $145 in-district, $155 out of district. Contact: 541-549-2091 or www.sistersrecreation.com.

Inspiration Summer Dance Camp: Students will learn ballet, jazz, musical theater, creative movement, with a focus on introducing dancers to a wide variety of movement styles and encouraging self-expression. Performing groups are grouped by age and abilities. There will be a mini performance on the last day of camp. Ages: 6-18; When: July 12-15 or Aug. 9-12, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Where: Academie De Ballet Classique; Cost: $135 in district, $182 out of district; Contact: 541-389-7275 or www.bendparksandrec.org.

Bend Theatre for Young People

This is the 13th year for the group to offer a summer program designed to enhance skills in pantomime, stage movement, improvisation, intermediate and advanced acting. Ages: Grades 3-12; When: July 5-30; 9 a.m.-noon for grades 8-12 and 1-4 p.m. for grades 3-7; Where: Greenwood Playhouse at CTC; Cost: $250; Contact: 541-419-1395 or www.bendtheatre.org.

The local Sons of Norway chapter, Fjeldheim Lodge, offers a heritage day camp where participants will learn about the culture and heritage of Scandinavia. The theme is trolls and will include stories, crafts, cooking, games, music and Norwegian language lessons. Scandinavian snacks will be provided. Ages: 6 and older; When: July 6-8, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Cost: $35 per member child, $70 per nonmember child. Scholarships available to children of adult facilitators; Contact: Eva Varga 541-388-5004 or eva_patrick@mac.com; Joy Mosier 541-389-9761 or vacation@bendnet.com .

Shakespearean Theatre Camp

This camp is taught by the Summit High School Thespian Society. Students will play acting games, learn about Shakespeare and craft costumes and sets. The camp culminates in an adapted production of âA Midsummer Night's Dreamâ on the last day of camp. Ages: Entering grades 2-5; When: June 29-July 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Where: Summit High School; Cost: $40; Contact: 541-610-6637.

Little Singers: This is a beginners singing class for children who love to sing and are curious about music. The class will incorporate vocal exercises and solfÃ&Copy;ge techniques with movement while singing fun, silly and familiar songs. Ages: 5-8; When: July 12-16 or July 19-23, 9-10 a.m.; Cost: $75.

Let's Sing: This is a beginners singing class for older children who are interested in discovering their voice. Ages: 8-12; When: July 12-16 or July 19-23, 10-11 a.m.; Cost: $75.

Summer Strings: Kids can discover string instruments like the violin, viola and cello. This two-week course will give young students an introduction to playing a string instrument and a head start on school orchestra. Ages: Entering grades 3-6; When: Aug. 16-27, 9-11 a.m.; Cost: $145, instrument rental $25.

Middle School Band Camp: This camp has been specially designed just for kids who have finished their first year of band. Professional specialty teachers on brass, clarinet, flute, saxophone and percussion will offer individual attention. Class size is limited to 12 students per instrument and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Students need their band teacher's approval to register. When: Aug. 23-27, 9 a.m.-noon; Cost: $45.

Hip-Hop Kids: Students will learn to make hip-hop and techno music by doing critical listening to major artists and dissecting their styles before compiling their own. No objectionable language in this class; no experience required. Ages: 9-14; When: July 12-16, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Cost: $145.

Beginning Guitar I: Kids learn the basics including tuning, how to hold, strum and pick the guitar, chords, leads and some songs. Electric or acoustic guitars OK, no experience required. Ages: 10-14; When: July 12-16, July 19-23 or July 26-30, 10-11:30 a.m.; Cost: $135.

Guitar Adventures: Kids will work to develop hand and finger dexterity with exercises, progress gently into chords using three strings at a time and sing songs. A quality ˆ 1/2 or ˆ¾ size acoustic guitar is required for this class; call the school for specific recommendations. Rentals are available. Ages: 8-9; When: July 12-16 or July 26-30, 10:30-11:45 a.m.; or July 19-23, 3:30-4:45 p.m.; Cost: $135.

The School of Rock: Electric guitars, basses, keyboards and drums welcome. The class works on learning and performing classic rock tunes, discussing the music theory that holds them together and learning tricks and techniques for playing in a band. Students will be grouped by age, ability and instrumentation. Ages: 10-15; One-year experience required; When: July 12-16 or July 26-30, 1-3 p.m. or 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Cost: $145.

Piano Camp: Kids will learn a song âby ear,â turn keyboards into percussion instruments, do some focused listening to piano music and write a new song. Ages: 8-12; 6-18 months piano experience required; When: July 19-23, 9-10:45 a.m.; Cost: $135.

Piano Prep: This class is for kids who want to start piano lessons in September. Students will learn music skills and concepts, play songs using a variety of instruments and introduce the âpractice habit.â Ages: 8-9; When: July 13-18 or July 19-23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Cost: $135.

Drum Line: Participants should have at least one year of formal study on drums/snare. Ages: 9-12; When: July 19-23, 3-4:30 p.m.; Cost: $135.

Chamber Music for Piano and Strings: Students are grouped into duets, trios and quartets based on ability, and then work on classical material. String students should have a minimum of two-years experience and be reading music; piano students Level 6 or above. Contact the school for audition time. Ages: 6-16, by audition only; When: July 19-23 or July 26-30, 9-11:45 a.m.; Cost: $165.

Jazz Jams Middle School Mini-Camp: Jazz improvisation, theory and history are covered in this camp designed for newer jazz students. This camp is for student with one to three years of experience who want to get ready for jazz band in high school. When: July 19-23, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Ages: 12-14 or by permission; Cost: $145.

Middle Eastern Drum Camp: Calling all drummers, dashboard pounders and dinner-table rappers. This is a full-on, hands-on immersion in Middle Eastern percussion. Students will discover all the different drums and learn to make them âtalk.â No experience required. Instruments provided. Ages: 8-12; When: July 13-18, 9-10:30 a.m.; Cost: $135.

Lead Guitar: This class is for students who want to learn to play lead guitar. We'll learn scales and classic rock riffs and do a lot of jamming. Ages: 10-16; minimum one-year experience required; When: July 26-30, 1-2:45 p.m.; Cost: $135.

Hip-Hop Teens: This class is for students who like hip-hop and techno music. No objectionable language in this class; no experience required. Ages: 14-18; When: 7-9 p.m. July 12-16; Cost: $145.

Campfire Guitar: Families learn songs in singable keys, with a special emphasis on campfire classics in the cowboy tradition. Ages: All ages; When: 5:30-7 p.m. July 12-16 or July 19-23; Cost: $145 per family.

Develop Music

These music classes are taught at 2537 N.E. Lynda Lane in Bend. Contact: Sign up at www.developmusic.com or call Amy James at 541-389-6690 or e-mail at amy@developmusic.com .

Splash: During the class, students will think and talk in patterns of threes. In class we'll sing songs that help your child seek and find that pattern. Ages: 2-4; When: May 25-June 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Cost: $80.

Let's Play Family Class: The class will explore the ways families play at home, on the playground and during family time. Ages: 0-6; When: June 29-July 8, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Cost: From $85-$162.50 depending on the number of children.

On the Road: Preschoolers will take imaginary trips to summer vacation locations such as the carnival, a summer cottage and the beach. Ages: 3-5; When: June 29-July 13, 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Cost: $155.

Sayulita Summer Camp has four 10-day sessions and one session for college-aged students this summer. Each camp is limited to 10 campers. Students will learn Spanish, surf and experience numerous cultural activities at this multicultural adventure camp in Mexico. Ages: 10-17 and 18-25; Cost: $1,350 for 10 days includes villa accommodations, meals, surf and Spanish lessons and travel; Contact: www.spanishimmersioncamps.com or 541-318-0123.

North Star Camp

This is a residential camp for boys in Hayward, Wis., set on 120 acres, with 2.5 miles of shoreline. The program offers opportunities in athletics, water sports, creative arts and adventure programming. Every camper also goes on an age-appropriate wilderness trip, which takes them canoeing or hiking through the upper Midwest. Ages: 8-15; Cost: $4,450 for four weeks, $7550 for eight weeks Contact: www.NorthStarCamp.com.

Oregon State University JumpstART

The JumpstART program is a three-week precollege visual and performing arts program. The intent is to help students create work that will be worthy of a portfolio used to get into a college art program. Students must apply for the program by April 30. Ages: High school students during the summers after their freshman through senior years; When: June 20-July 9; Where: Oregon State University in Corvallis; Cost: $1,995 for tuition and residence; financial aid available; Contact: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/arts/jumpstart.

Editor's note: This year's summer camp listing is split into two parts. Today's list, which is the second, includes sports, outdoors/adventure and academic enrichment camps. A list of all of the camps can also be found at www.bendbulletin.com/camps.

Outdoor and Adventure

Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe

Students learn the basics of kayaking, including strokes, bracing, self-rescues and rolling techniques, and will travel to Warm Springs and the McKenzie River; Ages: 8-16; When: July 12-15 or Aug. 9-12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Where: Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe in Bend, with field trips; Cost: $225 including gear and transportation; Contact: 541-317-9407 or geoff@aldercreek.com .

Adventure Camp with Overnight: Same as Adventure Camp, with an overnight in tents. Meals, tents and other group gear provided. Ages: 12-15; When: Aug. 16-19, Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to Thursday 6 p.m.; Cost: $225 in-district, $304 out of district

Whitewater Kayaking: Students can choose from a variety of options, beginner or more advanced, overnight or a whole weekend. Ages: 10 and older.

Overnights on the River: Kids spend two days of river floating with a riverside camp-out under the stars. Food, tents and group camping gear included. Ages: 12-15; When: June 29-30 or Aug. 3-4, Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to Wednesday 6 p.m.; Where: Meets at Harmon Park; Cost: $130 in-district, $176 out of district

Base Camp: Students will canoe, rock climb, swim and float in an inflatable kayak in a variety of Central Oregon locations. Ages: 10-12; When: June 28-July 1, Aug. 9-12 or Aug. 23-26, Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Where: Meets at Harmon Park; Cost: $164 in-district, $221 out of district

Frontier Camps: The goal of these camps is to take students back in time to try some old skills, while exploring the diverse Central Oregon landscape. Ages: 8-11; When: July 6-9 Homestead Camp; July 19-22 Trapper Camp; Aug. 2-5 Prospector Camp; Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Best of Frontier Camps; Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Where: Meets at Harmon Park; Cost: $164 in-district, $221 out of district

Hollywood Stuntman Training Camp: Students learn how to fall, âhitâ and take hits safely and convincingly for the camera while combining gymnastics, martial arts and acting. Ages: 7-15; When: June 28-July 2 or Aug. 23-27, Monday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to noon and Friday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Sortor Bushido Kai Karate; Cost: $75 in-district, $101 out of district

Camp Fire USA

Outdoor Adventure Camp: A five-day adventure camp for middle and high school students. The first two days are a day camp, followed by a two-night camp out. Activities include mountain biking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, hiking, camping and more. Ages: 12 and older; When: July 12-16; Where: Central Oregon Cascades; Cost: $225; Contact: 541-382-4682, www.campfireusaco.org or campfire@bendcable.com

High Desert Museum

Camps at the museum south of Bend are offered Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an extended care option from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Cost: $150 per week, extra for extended care. Contact: 541-382-4754 ext. 329 or www.highdesertmuseum.org

Themes and dates for ages 5-6:

â¢ Cool Communities, July 5-9 or July 26-30: Children explore the communities of the High Desert through arts and crafts, science and outdoor exploration.

â¢ Creature Feature, July 12-16 or Aug. 2-6: Children learn about the critters that call the area home including reptiles, birds and mammals. Children will get to meet the museum's animals throughout the week.

â¢ Frontier Fun, July 19-23 or Aug. 9-13: Children will explore the culture and stories of the High Desert by examining artifacts and doing authentic, hands-on pioneer games, chores and activities.

Themes and dates for ages 7-9:

â¢ Picture the World, July 5-9 or July 26-30: Children will spend the week exploring nature through photography.

â¢ Dig It, July 12-16 or Aug. 2-6: In this archaeology-inspired class kids uncover artifact replicas from a frontier town at an outdoor simulated dig pit.

â¢ Desert Dwellers, July 19-23 or Aug. 9-13: Kids go behind the scenes at our wildlife habitat exhibits and learn how to prepare food for animals. Students will encounter raptors, reptiles and mammals.

Trinity Lutheran

All camps are held at Trinity Lutheran School and cost $88 Contact: www.saints.org.

Activities include rock wall climbing, swimming, tennis and team activities such as softball, hockey and soccer. No membership is required. Ages: Kindergarten to second grade; When: Year-round; noon to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday; Where: Athletic Club of Bend; Cost: $21 per session; Contact: www.athleticclubofbend.com or 541-385-3062.

Bend Elk's Baseball Camp: Students work with Elk's coaching staff and players and receive Elk's T-shirt and game tickets. Ages: 7-14; Location: Genna Stadium; When: June 21-24 or July 12â15, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Cost: $80 in-district, $108 out of district.

Softball Camp: High School coaches lead this camp, which will stress the fundamentals of the game. Ages 8-14; When: June 21-24, 9 a.m. to noon; Where: Summit High School; Cost: $65 in-district, $88 out of district.

The Truck Stop Skatepark Summer Skate Camps: Camps for beginner/intermediates to improve skateboarding skills. An open skate jam at the end of the week will give participants a chance to show newly developed skills. Helmets and skateboards required. Ages: 7-15; When: Weekly June 21-Aug. 19 (except week of July 19), Monday to Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.; Where: The Truck Stop Skatepark; Cost: $130 in-district, $1